Updated results show one NK levy passing, the other failing

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The Bremerton School District’s 4-year education programs and operations levy (EP&O) was passing with just over 58% approval, while the North Kitsap School District has one levy passing and another failing following updated results Feb. 13 from the special election.

School levies require 50% plus one vote to pass.

BSD’s EP&O levy will replace an existing two-year levy that expires at the end of the year. The new levy would collect about $70 million ($16,879,954 in both 2027 and 2028, $17,555,152 in 2029 and $18,987,652 in 2023). The estimated tax rate would be $2.09 per $1,000 of assessed property value each year.

“We want to thank the Bremerton community for its support of our students, staff, and schools, and thank every voter for their participation in this election,” a statement on the BSD website says. “The EP&O levy would continue funding for essential staff positions, extracurricular programs, student safety, and more.”

NKSD’s 4-year EP&O levy has received just over 51% of approval (7,197 votes), while nearly 49% voted against it (6,910 votes). The district’s 6-year capital project levy has nearly 48% approval (6,532 votes) while just over 52% voted against it (7,193 votes).

The EP&O levy, if passed, would replace an existing four-year levy that expires at the end of the year and would continue local funding that supports classroom learning, student services, safety, and school operations across the district. The new levy would collect over $89 million ($21,010,031 in 2027, $21,834,134 in 2028, $22,549,886 in 2029 and $23,966,542 in 2030). The estimated tax rate would be $1.41 per $1,000 of assessed property value in 2027 and 2028, $1.40 in 2029 and $1.43 in 2030.

Passage of the capital levy would have included the on-site replacement of Hilder Pearson Elementary and improvements to safety, security, buildings and technology through new fire alarms, fencing, roofs and HVAC units. The levy would have collected roughly $95.7 million ($13,550,000 in 2027, $14,092,000 in 2028, $14,655,580 in 2029, $15,241,907 in 2030, $18,700,000 in 2031 and $19,448,000 in 2032). The estimated tax rates are $0.91 per $1,000 in assessed property value in 2027 through 2030 and $1.07 per $1,000 in assessed value in 2031 and 2032.

With the capital projects levy not currently passing, district leadership will begin reviewing impacts immediately and will work closely with the school board on next steps related to facility needs, a news release says. The district will communicate more information with families, staff, and the community as this review moves forward and as election results are finalized later this month.

“This outcome reflects the community’s continued support for student learning, daily operations, and the staff and services that support students every day,” said NKSD superintendent Rachel Davenport. “At the same time, we recognize that significant facility needs remain, and this result means we will need to carefully consider how we address building maintenance, safety improvements, and long-term facility priorities.”

The next round of votes will be posted by 5 p.m. Feb. 17. The election will be certified Feb. 20.